KANZHUN LTD - ADR (BZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BZ - Nasdaq - US48553T1060 - ADR - Currency: USD
Overall BZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BZ against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. BZ has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BZ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BZ had positive earnings in the past year.
BZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
BZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BZ has a Return On Assets of 8.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZ outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
BZ has a better Return On Equity (10.66%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
BZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.81%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.21% | ||
| ROE | 10.66% | ||
| ROIC | 6.81% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)-3.62%
ROE(3y)6.59%
ROE(5y)-5.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BZ has a better Profit Margin (21.54%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of BZ (15.95%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
BZ has a better Gross Margin (83.15%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BZ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.54% | ||
| GM | 83.15% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BZ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BZ has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for BZ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
BZ has an Altman-Z score of 7.75. This indicates that BZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BZ's Altman-Z score of 7.75 is amongst the best of the industry. BZ outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for BZ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.60 indicates that BZ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BZ has a Current ratio of 3.60. This is in the better half of the industry: BZ outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
BZ has a Quick Ratio of 3.60. This indicates that BZ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BZ (3.60) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.90%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 23.58% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, BZ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 49.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.58%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y49.09%
Sales Q2Q%15.4%
3.2 Future
BZ is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.51% yearly.
BZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.16%
EPS Next 2Y19.92%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5Y-2.51%
Revenue Next Year12.96%
Revenue Next 2Y13.13%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y12.58%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BZ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BZ is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
BZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.98.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.97 indicates a correct valuation of BZ.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BZ is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BZ is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BZ's earnings are expected to grow with 18.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.92%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:BZ (4/30/2025, 3:58:03 PM)
15.255
+0.12 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.9%
Inst Owner Change2.18%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.73B
Analysts82.14
Price Target21 (37.66%)
Short Float %10.05%
Short Ratio3.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(2)9.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.61%
Max EPS beat(4)18.64%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.81%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)273.42%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.87%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.01%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.81%
PT rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.97 | ||
| P/S | 6.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY6.68%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY5.49%
OCF(TTM)1.1
OCFY7.24%
SpS2.29
BVpS4.63
TBVpS4.55
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.21% | ||
| ROE | 10.66% | ||
| ROCE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 6.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 235.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 576.89% | ||
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.54% | ||
| GM | 83.15% | ||
| FCFM | 36.52% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)-3.62%
ROE(3y)6.59%
ROE(5y)-5.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 170.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 211.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.75 |
F-Score9
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)260.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)288.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.69%
Profit Quality(3y)326.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.67%
EPS Next Y24.16%
EPS Next 2Y19.92%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5Y-2.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.58%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y49.09%
Sales Q2Q%15.4%
Revenue Next Year12.96%
Revenue Next 2Y13.13%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y12.58%
EBIT growth 1Y101.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year64.97%
EBIT Next 3Y24.82%
EBIT Next 5Y19.2%
FCF growth 1Y28.45%
FCF growth 3Y24.82%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.26%
OCF growth 3Y29.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A